A Performing Arts Festival for Immigrant and Refugee Artists
Co-presented by Blackout Art Society and Presentation House Theatre
Nov 2 – 8, 2022
(Times vary depending on dates)
The 2nd annual STAND Festival is a live and online celebration by and for immigrant and refugee performing artists. Through a series of free workshops, panel discussions and public showcase performances, STAND supports and amplifies the creations and voices of newcomers to Canada through the arts.
The goal of STAND Festival is to centre and support immigrant and refugee voices while addressing social issues concerning race, class, and gender. The programming offers intriguing performances, knowledge-sharing workshops, panel discussions, and the chance to connect with inspiring newcomer artists who share their stories of survival, courage, failure, and hope.
Welcome.
Creative Team
Executive Producer: Soha Sanajou
Artistic Director: Amir N. Hosseini
Festival Coordinator: Sarvin Esmaeili
Festival Stage Manager: Kate Boutilier
Volunteer Coordinator:Yasaman Hosseini
Marketing Manager: Shideh Taleban
Market Researcher: Sara Pour sorkh
Festival Photographer: Ashkan Kalali
Graphic Designer: Zia Sadr
STAND at a Glance
BC Touring Council Grant Workshop – FREE Online Event | 1:00-2:00 PM
BC Chinese Music Ensemble | 6:00-7:00 PM
Carnatic Violin & Mridangam Recital | 8:00-9:00 PM
BC Arts Council Grant Resources Workshop – FREE Online Event | 3:30-5:00 PM
Bharatanatyam & An Ode to Diaspora | 6:00-7:00 PM
Expressive Explorations – A (Mostly) Silent Workshop – FREE In-Person Event | 1:00-4:00 PM
Mida Malek | 6:00-7:00 PM
Adewolf | 8:00-9:00 PM
Chimerik Collective Workshop – FREE In-Person Event | 2:00-3:30 PM
Qiyam Group | 6:00-7:00 PM
Dance of Ney & Dotar | 8:00-9:00 PM
Celebrate Accents Workshop – FREE Online Event | 1:00-2:30 PM
She Planted. You Watered & I Grow | 4:00-5:00 PM
End of Cycle | 5:30-6:30 PM
Rice Paper | 7:30-8:30 PM
Chinese Got Talent? | 8:50-9:10 PM
Producer Lab Workshop – FREE In-Person Event | 1:00-2:30 PM
Mayor’s Dilemma | 7:00-8:00 PM
“PHT is honoured to partner in STAND again this year. In 2021, so many immigrant and refugee artists attended workshops to learn everything from how artistic funding works in Canada to professional development of their craft. The showcases were also hugely popular and a wonderful opportunity to share the incredible work of newcomer artists with local audiences.” — Andrea Loewen, PHT Managing Director